We take a look at the latest developments in the Sycamore Gap Tree case as police believe someone cut the tree down as a deliberate act of vandalism.
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00:00 I'm Imogen Holland, Tanfurio North East News Update.
00:04 Sad news in the region this week as the iconic Sycamore Gap tree in Northumberland has been
00:08 cut down and police believe it was a deliberate act of vandalism.
00:12 The tree is along Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland National Park and many people have shared
00:17 their outrage that the tree was felled.
00:19 Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Kim McGuinness said "I'm devastated that the
00:23 famous Sycamore is gone.
00:24 That tree was ours."
00:26 Northumberland County Council Leader Glen Sanderson said "Today is a very sad day for
00:30 our county.
00:32 The Sycamore Gap tree has stood for centuries and is known throughout the world."
00:36 Police immediately launched an investigation into the Sycamore Gap tree and a 16-year-old
00:41 male was arrested in connection with the incident and has since been released on police bail
00:46 pending further inquiries.
00:48 Northumbria Police have also asked anyone with any information to come forward as their
00:52 investigation continues.